From Physics to Cybersecurity: Antonio Deliseo’s Journey from Goldmines to Telstra

Summary

Antonio Deliseo has been in the information security industry for decades. Currently working at Telstra, Antonio has enjoyed a long and winding career path and has plenty of stories and insights to share as a result. In this conversation with Cole Cornford, Antonio discusses how he got started in his career studying physics, overseeing cybersecurity at a goldmine, how to advocate for cybersecurity within a large organisation, and plenty more.

Timestamps

1:40 - Antonio's career background

3:30 - Advantages of coming from a non technical background

8:30 - Stories from Antonio's early career working at a goldmine

14:00 - How Antonio moved into the GRC space

17:30 - The role a board of directors plays in cybersecurity

20:00 - Cybersecurity is less like IT, more like gambling or insurance

25:30 - Calculating the cost of a breach in dollar terms

30:30 - How to advocate for cybersecurity as a CISO

40:00 - Cybersecurity often seen as unaffordable by small businesses

42:30 - Pros & cons of networked technology

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